Questions (51)
Q15CSE2011
Regarding "carbon credits", which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
- B Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota
- C The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
- D Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
Q78CSE2014
Consider the following international agreements
- The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
- The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- The World Heritage Convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
Q40CSE2015
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
- A Bretton Woods Conference
- B Montreal Protocol ✓
- C Kyoto Protocol
- D Nagoya Protocol
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
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